SXSW Will Go Virtual In 2021

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Organizers of the popular music show, South by Southwest (SXSW), have announced that in 2021 the event will be held virtually. Held each year in Austin, TX, SXSW is one of the largest annual indie music festivals and music industry conferences in the world.

Called simply SXSW Online, organizers say they’re working on a digital experience in March that brings the benefits of sessions, film festival screenings, music showcases, networking, and exhibitions the physical event is known for. The dates for SXSW EDU Online, which is the conference portions, are March 9-11, 2021 and SXSW Online will take place March 16-20, 2021.

For more information as it’s available, go to www.sxsw.com

Olamide’s New Album Set To Be Released On Oct. 8th (@Olamide)

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Nigerian recording artist OLAMIDÉ will release his forth album, Carpe Diem, on Oct. 8 through a new partnership between his long-running YBNL Nation imprint and U.S. indie powerhouse, EMPIRE.

The project features collaborations with: Fireboy DML, Omah Lay, Peruzzi, Phyno, Bella Shumrda and Bad Boy Timz. 18-year-old prodigy P.Priime (Fireboy DML, DJ Cuppy) produces the majority of the tracks on Carpe Diem, with the remainder coming from a production squad of Pheelz, VStix, ID Cabasa and Young Jonn.

Widely regarded as the Voice of Nigeria’s streets, OLAMIDÉ is among the most successful and acclaimed hip-hop acts from Africa, with over 430 million streams of his music to date.

The first single off Carpe Diem, “Eru,” debuted as the No. 1 song on streaming platform Audiomack earlier this month.

Proceeds From Rapsody’s New Single “12 Problems” Will Go Towards Fighting Social Injustice (@rapsody)

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Rapsody has certainly raised the bar for female lyricists. Gone are the days when women were held to a lower standard than men, as it relates to their lyrical content and delivery. The Jamla artist goes hard on her new single, “12 Problems,” released on September 17th.

The song is a part of ‘Reprise’ – a musical initiative uniting artists in protest against social injustice. Click here to stream and download “12 Problems” from your preferred music platform.

Chance The Rapper Goes Hard On Justin Bieber’s New Single “Holy” (@chancetherapper)

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

I don’t think anyone would disagree with the opinion that hip-hop songs, much like dancehall, is more often than not, highlighting alot of negativity. Both genres tend to degrade women and promote violence, while somehow glorifying these actions. It is very unfortunate, but fans and supporters of these musical styles now see this as the norm, so much so that they desire these destructive behaviors from the artists they follow.

Keeping the aforementioned in mind, one can understand how difficult it would be for conscious hip-hop lyricists to break through and achieve commercial success. One that has done it however, is Chance The Rapper. The Chicago native has been keeping his music above board since he came on the scene in 2011. His latest release, “Holy,” a pop song done with Justin Bieber, is a clear indication of his position.

Click here to check out the song/video on YouTube and remember to like, comment and share.

New Music From Busta Rhymes & Anderson .Paak “YUUUU” (@BustaRhymes @AndersonPaak)

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This new song from Busta Rhymes and Anderson .Paak, “YUUUU,” has the same type of energy and feel as some of Busta‘s earlier hits. All old school hip-hop lovers would know that Busta Rhymes carved out his place in the rap industry by creating unique, fun and captivating music with very unusual hooks. “YUUUU” is one of those songs!

It was released on September 17th via The Conglomerate Entertainment label, and is already enjoying solid radio rotation. Click here to check out the video, which is just as alluring as the song.

Redman Is Looking For The Next Super Producer (@tracklib @therealredman)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

If you are a producer that’s looking for a big break, this may be it! Legendary hip-hop artist Redman has partnered with Tracklib in an open competition for beat makers.

One of the main objectives of the contest is to give talented composers an opportunity to work with a major act in order to get their foot through the door. Click here for all the details.

Dancehall Artist Agent Sasco Joins Brazilian Rapper Dfideliz On New Single “We Go Hard”

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Dancehall artist Agent Sasco, who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop in the past (Royce Da 5’9, Jadakiss, Fabulous, Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar and Raekwon), is again joining forces with another rap act.

The new project is a single titled “We Go Hard” and it’s a three way collab, which features RDD, Sasco and Brazilian rapper Dfideliz. Click here to check it out from your preferred music platform.